best
1.at best和at the best意思相同,都作“就最乐观的一方面看”或“充其量”解。例如:At (the) best, the sick old man will live another year or two. at his best, at her best等表达方式作“在他(或她)的最佳状态”解。例如:He is at his best in writing short essays.
2.不可说a best book, a best boy等。
3.had best跟had better同义,但不很普通。
4.get(有时用have)the best of(胜过,占…的上风)是美国英语,相当于英国英语get the better of。
5.best seller指“畅销书”,有时指这种书的著作人,有时指畅销的唱片等。
6.It is best that he (should) read the book once more里的should可有可无。